Nic Woods converted two penalty corners to hand defending champions New Zealand a 5-3 victory over Pakistan in the round-robin league of the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, here on Saturday.
Twin strikes by Woods in the space of three minutes put New Zealand on winning course after the teams were level 2-2 at half-time.
Back to winning habit after being held to draws by Malaysia and Canada in their initial two outings, New Zealand took their points tally for five, while Pakistan have three points from two matches. Pakistan had beaten Canada 3-1 in their opener.
Elsewhere, World champions Australia spanked hosts Malaysia 5-1 to surge to the top of the standings in the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, here on Saturday.
Two dazzling field goals by Flynn Ogilvie in the space of two minutes stamped the Australian supremacy against Malaysia.
Australia moved to the top of the round-robin league standings with six points from two outings.